1 Why are the Gentiles disturbed, and the nations murmuring vanity? 2 The kings of the earth arise and the rulers will join together to rebel in the Lord’s presence, and to strive against his Anointed. 3 They say, “Let us break their bonds, and let us throw off their chains from us.” 4 The one who sits in heaven will laugh; the word of the Lord will mock at them. 5 Then he will speak to them in his strength, and in his wrath he will frighten them. 6 I have anointed my king, and appointed him over my sanctuary. 7 I will tell of the covenant of the Lord. He said: “You are as dear to me as a son to a father (abba), pure as if this day I had created you.”⁠a 8 Ask me and I will give the riches of the Gentiles as your inheritance, the rulers of the ends of the earth as your holding. 9 You will shatter them as with a rod of iron, like a potter’s vessel you will break them. 10 And now, O kings, grow wise; accept discipline, O princes of the earth. 11 Worship in the presence of the Lord with fear, and pray with trembling. 12 Accept instruction lest he be angry, and you lose your way; for his wrath will tarry a little. Happy all who trust in his word!